Boyd Brothers Catfish Ponds in Tunica, Mississippi is a private earth dam structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1969.
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The primary purpose of this dam, located on TR- Beaverdam Bayou, is categorized as 'Other', with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. The dam has a height of 8 feet and a length of 17,990 feet, providing a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. It is not state regulated or permitted, and does not require regular inspections. Despite its age, the dam is classified as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment, suggesting that its structural integrity may need further evaluation to ensure long-term effectiveness in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Overall, Boyd Brothers Catfish Ponds serves as a valuable water resource infrastructure in the region, contributing to flood control and agricultural sustainability.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
17990 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BEAVERDAM BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
168 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
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